HC Deb 08 February 1961 vol 634 cc397-8
46 and 47. Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Labour (1) what were the figures for unemployment in respect of Commonwealth and Colonial immigrants in the Midlands area for August, 1960 and December, 1960, respectively; and

(2) what were the unemployment figures in respect of Commonwealth and Colonial immigrants in the London area for August, 1960 and December, 1960. respectively.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Peter Thomas)

The count of unemployed Commonwealth immigrants is made at quarterly intervals in February, May, August and November. In August, 1960, the totals were 4,667 in London and 1,397 in the Midlands. In November, 1960, they were 6,374 and 2,610, respectively. The figures for the February, 1961, count are not yet available, but I will send them to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.